Charles McLaren

Charles Mclaren is a highly experienced engineer specializing in mass properties with a career spanning over a decade in various prestigious organizations. Currently serving as a Mass Properties Engineer at BETA Technologies since June 2023, Charles previously held significant roles at BAE Systems, including Principal Weight and Balance Consultant and Structural Weight Engineer. Notably, contributions to Saab involved establishing a weight reporting process for the Gripen NG program and coordinating airframe weight reduction initiatives. Additional experience includes positions at KBR, Inc., Equinor, RDS - Drilling Engineering Specialists, Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd, Bombardier Aerospace, and Denel, where expertise in weight control and management was demonstrated across multiple projects. Charles holds a Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Bristol.